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Clinical & Layman Language Dictionary (Deduplicated A–Z)

Medical Terms & Simple Meanings A–Z

Search over 153+ verified medical terms. Clear layman definitions, clinical explanations, frequency ratings (⭐⭐⭐ Very Common), pronunciations, and body system tags.

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Neurological⭐⭐⭐ Very Common

Vertigo

/VER-tih-goh/
Simple Meaning:

False sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning.

Illusion of rotational movement caused by asymmetric dysfunction in peripheral vestibular apparatus or central connections.

Gastrointestinal⭐⭐⭐ Very Common

Vomiting

/VOM-ih-ting/
Simple Meaning:

Forceful emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.

Coordinated gastrointestinal and respiratory emetic reflex purging stomach contents via oral cavity.

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